Rule based metadata partitioning

Abstract

Rule based metadata partitioning may be used for metadata from a distributed database. The partitioning is based on rules for different buckets. The rules may be defined based on a defined set of syntax or using a predefined rule template. The partitioning may include dynamic adjustments and include auto detection for access patterns that are used for updating or creating new rules.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for metadata partitioning comprising:
 accessing rules for the metadata partitioning, wherein the rules are based on a set of syntax;
 utilizing a predefined rule template associated with the rules; 
 adjusting, dynamically, existing object metadata; and 
 detecting, automatically, access patterns for improving the rules. 
   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the rules are defined for different buckets. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the set of syntax is used to create rules. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the rules identify characteristic of an object hierarchy, and describe a storage of the metadata in different partitions. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the predefined rule template is utilized for certain applications. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein an object metadata storage partition is adjusted based on one of the rules. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the detecting comprises improving existing rules to improve query performance. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the detecting comprises creating new rules to further improve query performance.